Air inflatable reclining shampoo chair

ABSTRACT

A reclining shampoo chair includes an air inflatable inclined main body comprising a head, a tail, a curved member extending the head to terminate at top of a rear surface of the main body, and at least one air inflation valve; and a horizontal support formed with the tail. The main body further includes a plurality of parallel air bladders of convex surface communicating with each other.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The invention relates to reclining chairs and more particularly to anair inflatable reclining shampoo chair for both adults and children.

2. Description of Related Art

A person may sit on a chair in front of a sink and bend the head overthe top of the sink prior to shampooing. However, water and bubblesgenerated by the shampoo when mixing with water may enter the eyes tocause irritation and/or enter the nose to block breathing. This occursmore frequently with children. Thus, many children are afraid ofshampooing.

For ease of shampooing, a wide variety of reclining chairs arecommercially available. However, many of them are fixed in shape. Thiscan occupy precious living space in the home. Thus, the need forimprovement still exists.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore one object of the invention to provide a recliningshampoo chair comprising an air inflatable inclined main body comprisinga head, a tail, a curved member extending from the head to terminate ata top of a rear surface of the main body, and at least one air inflationvalve; and a horizontal support formed with the tail.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the inventionwill become apparent from the following detailed description taken withthe accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining shampoochair according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front end view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an adult resting on the chair;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a child resting on the chair withan adult sitting beside the child;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining shampoochair according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the main body of FIG.6; and

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining shampoochair according to a third preferred embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, an air inflatable reclining shampoo chair inaccordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprisesthe following components as discussed in detail below.

A main body 1 is formed of rubber and has an inclined surface (i.e.,having a substantially triangular longitudinal cross-section). The mainbody 1 comprises a plurality of parallel air bladders 13 on its inclinedsurface facing upward. Each air bladder 13 has a convex surface. Theinclined surface of the main body 1 formed by the air bladders 13 hastwo upward projecting sides. That is, the inclined surface of the mainbody 1 has a longitudinal U-shaped cross-section. Internal regions ofthe air bladders 13 communicate each other. Upper ends of the airbladders 13 are formed as a head 10 and lower ends thereof are formed asa tail 11. A curved member 15 is extended from the upper end of each airbladder 13 to terminate at top of a rear surface of the main body 1. Alaterally projecting arm rest 5 is formed at either side of the mainbody 1 (i.e., at either side of the air bladders 13). The arm rests 5are stuffed with cotton, synthetic fibers, etc. so as to be relativelyfirm. At least one (one is shown) air inflation valve 12 is formed onthe rear surface of the main body 1. A plurality of glides 4 are formedon the bottom of the main body 1.

A horizontal support 3 is formed with the tail 11. The internal regionof the horizontal support 3 communicates with that of the main body 1.That is, inflation of the main body 1 by air will also inflate thehorizontal support 3. The horizontal support 3 is adapted to support thelegs and/or the buttocks. A plurality of glides 4 are formed on thebottom of the horizontal support 3.

Referring to FIG. 4 specifically, an adult is shown resting upon thereclining shampoo chair. It is seen that a lower portion of the head ofthe adult is supported by the curved members 15, the torso thereof restsupon both the main body 1 and the horizontal support 3, and the legsthereof are supported by the ground. Thus, another individual may easilyshampoo the hair of the adult.

Referring to FIG. 5 specifically, a child is shown resting upon thereclining shampoo chair. It is seen that a lower portion of the head ofthe child is supported by the curved members 15, the remaining partsthereof rest upon both the main body 1 and the horizontal support 3, andboth hands thereof rest upon the arm rests 5. Thus, an adult may easilyshampoo the hair of the child.

The reclining shampoo chair can be installed easily and quickly bypumping air thereinto prior to use. Similarly, it can be deflated andfolded into a compact form for saving storage space when not in use.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, an air inflatable reclining shampoo chair inaccordance with a second preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.The characteristics of the second preferred embodiment are substantiallythe same as those of the first preferred embodiment except for thefollowing: A plurality of diaphragms 14 are provided, each between twoadjacent air bladders 13 for fluidic separation purposes. Each airbladder 13 can be inflated by a corresponding air inflation valve 12. Asubstantially rectangular, hollow head rest 2 is provided on theinclined surface of the main body 1 proximate to the curved members 15.The head rest 2 is also inflatable and is made of the same material asthe main body 1. The internal region of the head rest 2 communicateswith that of the air bladder 13. Thus, inflation of the air bladders 13also inflates the head rest 2.

Alternatively, the head rest 2 can be stuffed with cotton, syntheticfibers, etc. so as to be relatively firm.

It is envisaged that the head of an individual can be supported by thehead rest 2 in a comfortable manner by resting upon both the main body 1and the horizontal support 3 when shampooing.

Referring to FIG. 8, an air inflatable reclining shampoo chair inaccordance with a third preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.The characteristics of the third preferred embodiment are substantiallythe same as those of the second preferred embodiment except for thefollowing: The internal region of the main body 1 does not communicatewith that of the horizontal support 3. Thus, a plurality of airinflation valves 30 are provided on the horizontal support 3.

While the invention has been described in terms of preferredembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventioncan be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of theappended claims.

1. A reclining chair comprising: an air inflatable inclined main body(1) comprising a head (10), a tail (11), a curved member (15) extendingthe head (10) to terminate at a top of a rear surface of the main body(1), and at least one air inflation valve (12); and a horizontal support(3) formed with the tail (11).
 2. The reclining chair of claim 1,wherein the main body (1) further comprises a plurality of parallel airbladders (13) communicating with each other.
 3. The reclining chair ofclaim 2, wherein the air bladders (13) have a longitudinal U-shapedcross-section.
 4. The reclining chair of claim 2, wherein the main body(1) further comprises a plurality of diaphragms (14) each formed betweenany two adjacent air bladders (13) for separation, and wherein the atleast one air inflation valve comprises a plurality of air inflationvalves (1) each formed on a surface of the air bladder (13).
 5. Thereclining chair of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of glides (4)disposed on a bottom of each of the main body (1) and the horizontalsupport (3).
 6. The reclining chair of claim 1, further comprising ahead rest (2) disposed on the head (10) of the main body (1).
 7. Thereclining chair of claim 6, wherein the head rest (2) is air inflatable.8. The reclining chair of claim 6, wherein the head rest (2) is stuffed.9. The reclining chair of claim 1, wherein the horizontal support (3) isair inflatable.
 10. The reclining chair of claim 1, wherein the mainbody (1) further comprises two arm rests (5) disposed respective sides.11. The reclining chair of claim 10, wherein the arm rests (5) arestuffed.